• How Often Should You Check Your Credit Report for Accuracy?

    How Often Should You Check Your Credit Report for Accuracy?

    According to Experian, one of the three credit bureaus, you should check your credit report at least once a year. You should check more often if you plan to finance a big purchase in the next few months or if you know you are at increased risk of fraud. Checking your credit report annually protects yourself from fraud and allows you to review where your credit accounts stand. It's important to monitor your credit report…

  • 10 Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Score

    10 Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Score

    10 Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Score - Your credit score is more important that you may have realized. It doesn't only affect your ability to take out loans and get a mortgage. It can also make it difficult to get accepted for telephone and similar contracts. Some employers will check your credit before they will offer a job as well. Your credit score determines how much you will pay for a loan…